Let’s say you’re driving down a highway one night when you see the flashing lights of a police car in your review mirror. Doing a quick check, you’re certain you haven’t done anything to warrant a traffic stop: You weren’t speeding, you signaled before changing lanes. Although you can’t think of a reason for being pulled over, […]
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Take this scenario: Craig is heading home after a night out drinking. Although he’s inebriated, he gets behind the wheel. While making a right turn at a high rate of speed, he hits another vehicle. The other driver is ejected from the car and dies. After law enforcement officials investigate the accident, the prosecutor charges […]
Every year, more than 10 million Americans will experience psychological and physical abuse from a loved one. This is a sobering statistic that means you likely know someone who has been in an abusive relationship or will experience one in the future. At some point, a friend or family member may open up to you about their […]
If an officer arrests you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, they may subject you to a chemical test to determine how much alcohol was in your system. In Texas, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 while operating a vehicle is illegal. Thus, if the results reveal that you were at or above the limit, you […]
You ride your bike to meet up with friends at the bar. You’ve had a few too many, but you are on your bicycle, so you don’t have to worry about a DWI, or do you? In addition to a DWI, have you considered the other personal and legal risks of riding a bike while […]
The National Domestic Violence Hotline claims that nearly one-third of women and one-tenth of men have experienced stalking, domestic or sexual violence at the hands of an intimate partner. These people also reported that these events impacted their lives in some notable way. However, it’s difficult to know how accurate these statistics are because some victims won’t […]
In Texas, it’s illegal to drink and drive. People might refer to this offense as driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI). Although these terms are often used interchangeably, in Texas, they are two separate crimes. What distinguishes a DWI from a DUI is the age of the alleged offender. What Is […]
In the U.S., if you’re involved in an interaction with law enforcement officials, you have the right to remain silent. But does that protection extend to providing your name to the police? Can you lawfully refuse to give your personal identifying information when you’ve been detained or arrested? In Texas, the answers to those questions […]
Around 24 people are the victims of some kind of domestic violence every minute in the US. This is one of the most difficult situations anyone can find themselves in. Your life partner should be the person you trust and rely on, not someone who tries to cause you harm. If you do find yourself having to […]
Is Public Intoxication a Crime? In Texas, public intoxication is a crime. Under Texas Penal Code 49.02, public intoxication is defined as being in a public space while normal physical or mental faculties are altered by alcohol/and or drugs. For a person to be charged under this statute, their inebriated state must have made them a […]